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What finding should prompt further diagnostic testing in a child presenting with diarrhea? a. Periumbilical discomfort b. Blood and mucus in the stools c. Frequent, large-volume diarrhea d. Greenish, watery diarrhea

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Hi !

What finding should prompt further diagnostic testing in a child presenting with diarrhea?

a. Periumbilical

Periumbilical pain can be an early sign that you have appendicitis.

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